Actions from hamdi002Movable Type Enterprise 4.31-en2012-01-19T14:38:18Zhttp://blog.lib.umn.edu/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=feed&_type=actions&blog_id=15528&id=31288Posted 1st Blog Entry to PSY 1001 Section 18 Spring 2012tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hamdi002/myblog//15528.3319562012-01-19T20:38:18Z2012-01-19T20:39:31ZWrite the entry here:...hamdi002http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=15528&id=31288
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Posted Welcome to the PSY 1001 Section 18 Blog! to PSY 1001 Section 18 Spring 2012tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hamdi002/myblog//15528.3318312012-01-19T03:06:23Z2012-01-19T03:28:52ZThis blog is a forum in which you can share your thoughts about topics of relevance to psychology. Your entries should be thoughtful and informative reflections on an issue that catches your interest. They should also be visually interesting, well-written,...hamdi002http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=15528&id=31288This blog is a forum in which you can share your thoughts about topics of relevance to psychology. Your entries should be thoughtful and informative reflections on an issue that catches your interest. They should also be visually interesting, well-written, and concise (200-250 words long). Summarize an interesting research finding and explain its real-world importance, apply an idea that you learned about in class to your own life, or analyze a TV show, movie, or song using psychological concepts. I look forward to reading your entries! ]]>
Posted Testing to Sections 6 & 7 F11 Psy 1001tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2011:/hamdi002/blog//14422.3177392011-10-25T19:04:43Z2011-10-25T19:10:12ZTesting image:...hamdi002http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=14422&id=31288
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Posted Blog posts to Sections 6 & 7 F11 Psy 1001tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2011:/hamdi002/blog//14422.3089422011-09-20T15:52:23Z2011-09-20T18:00:14ZA blog post is a specific form of writing, but one that is easily adapted to other settings. A good post starts with some prompt--an idea, a claim, an article, an experience--and the post responds to this prompt by providing...hamdi002http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=14422&id=31288
A blog post is a specific form of writing, but one that is easily adapted to other settings. A good post starts with some prompt--an idea, a claim, an article, an experience--and the post responds to this prompt by providing evidence to support or rebut the prompt, in writing that is brief, focused and interesting. One of our goals in Psy 1001 is to help you develop critical thinking skills and a blog post is an excellent way to practice critical thinking as you write. Behaviorally, writing that reflects critical thinking has these features: the author a) asks questions and is willing to wonder; b) defines problems clearly; c) examines evidence; d) analyzes assumptions and biases; e) avoids emotional reasoning; f) avoids oversimplification; g) considers alternative interpretations; h) tolerates uncertainty. (from Wade, C. (1995). Using writing to develop and assess critical thinking. Teaching of Psychology, 22. 24-28.) I would add to this list, i) takes the perspective of others.

Generic prompts:

We have several general topics that can be used for any of your posts, 1-6.

1) Identify one important concept, research finding, theory or idea from Psy 1001 lectures or the Lilienfeld text from the past two weeks. Summarize the concept in your own words and explain why you believe this concept research finding, theory or idea is important. Apply this to some aspect of your life (real life example are an excellent way to learn. Photos, You-tube videos, etc. are encouraged.) As you reflect on this concept, research finding, theory or other idea, what other questions occur to you? What are you still wondering about?

2) Provide a link to an article, hoax or claim that has been made in the media and evaluate the claim using one or more of the six principles of critical thinking. Apply a concept, research finding, theory or idea that you have learned about in Psychology to provide an alternative explanation. Which principle is most useful for evaluating this particular claim? Remember to cite your sources.

3) If you can think of a different explanation or want to support something one of your classmates has posted, you can respond with a post of your own. Be sure to provide evidence to support your response.

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Posted to In the 'verse of 1001tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2011:/khbriggs/myblogforpsy1001//14045.3082752011-09-15T23:11:33Z2011-09-15T23:11:33ZTesting...hamdi002http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=14045&id=31288
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